Hockley Community Center Presents
Special Events Summer 2018
In addition to regularly scheduled activities – knitting, crocheting, quilting, oil painting, yoga, stretching, exercise classes, cards and dominoes – Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack’s Hockley Community Center is now offering the following upcoming events and activities:
Curiosity Cruiser Visit
The all new Curiosity Cruiser bookmobile is visiting Hockley Community Center on June 11th from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. An initiative of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, the Cruiser carries not only books, but also a 3-D printer, robotics programs, LEGO animation, and STEM resources. Children visiting the bookmobile will receive a free book. Please call (936) 931-5030 to sign up to be on board this modern library on wheels.
Father’s Day Crafts
On June 11th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. children can make surprises for Dad such as a coupon holder, a photo display, or a Hide-a-Safe. A craft class on June 13th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. is all about Father’s Day wheel cards and banners. Call (936) 931-5030 for details and to register.
2nd Monday ‘42’
Everyone who enjoys a good game of ‘42’ Dominoes is invited to join our monthly evening group for fun and potluck dinner on the second Monday of the month from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Upcoming dates for this activity are June 11th and July 9th. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.
Fun with Fabrics: Thinking Outside the Box
Award-winning quilter Dorothy Yeats is offering a special class to children on June 14th from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. She will introduce participants to working with fabrics using scraps, cardboard squares, and hoops to make one of a kind wall hangings. Children must be able to use scissors safely. Call (936) 931-5030 for more details and to sign up your child.
Father’s Day Fun with Cars and Trucks
Seniors will celebrate Father’s Day during Covered Dish Luncheon and Game Time on June 15th. Bring pictures, stories, or the real vehicle of your choice. So far, a 1967 Camaro (Frank Tarbert), a 1957 Chevy Truck (Carl Glass), a 1994 M35A3 2 ½ ton Army truck (Mike Coco), a 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro (Bob Howard) and weather permitting a 1932 Ford Roadster (Mike Boyd) will be showcased. Watch for other surprises from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you would like to share your car or truck please let us know. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information. Sign-up is requested.
Bingo for Children
Volunteer Bingo caller Delores Rasmusson is inviting children to try their luck at this fun game of numbers on June 18th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Ice cream, popcorn, and lemonade will be offered at break time. More Bingo sessions will be on July 2nd, 16th, and 30th at the same time. Call (936)931-5030 to register.
Tissue Paper Craft
Join other young crafters age five and up to create fun and colorful artwork with dimension on June 20th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Please bring school glue. All other supplies will be provided. Limited work spaces are available. Please (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
Share and Sample: Fruit and Vegetable Dishes
On June 25th from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. everyone is invited to share foods that have fruits and vegetables as the main ingredients. Also bring your recipe for sharing. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.
Children’s Book Club
Children of all ages are invited to share what books they are reading this summer, what they liked about a book, and what they did not. The book club will meet June 25th from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., July 10th from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., July 26th from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., and Aug. 8th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.
Marble Chutes Craft Class
Children ages seven and up are invited to craft and play with marble chutes of their own design on June 27th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Work space is limited. Please call (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
History Discussion Group
A monthly discussion group is uncovering history using books, magazines, and movies on June 28th and July 26th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. All are invited to join and decide which topics to talk about during future meetings. Call (936) 931-5030 to register.
Ocean Craft Night
On July 9th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. children can make creatures from the sea. Call (936) 931-5030 for details and to register.
Stickers and Stories
Who can tell the best stories based on stickers that someone else picks and puts on a sheet of paper for you? July 12th from 11 a.m. until noon. Please bring your imagination. Activity space is limited. Please call (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
Water Crafts and Experiments
On July 18th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. children can explore wicking color, creating a rainbow, bleeding art, and other uses of water for experiments and artistic designs. Call (936) 931-5030 for details and to register.
Painting with a Twist
Children will be given a picture to paint and make their own on July 25th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Please bring a watercolor set and a set of paint brushes. All other supplies will be provided. Limited work spaces are available. Please (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
Wisdom, Power, Control: You’ve Got the Power to Manage Your Diabetes
Texas A&M AgriLife is offering a series of four classes to individuals with diabetes and prediabetes, caregivers, and loved ones at Hockley Community Center. These will be on Aug. 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sessions include goal setting, videos, and engaging group activities to empower individuals to better control their blood sugar. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for details.
Senior Bus Trip to Bryan / College Station
Join other seniors for a fun and informative day in the College Station area on August 16th. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for details.
Senior Bus Trip: Quilt Shop Hop
Are you a quilter? Join other seniors for a busy day of travel and shopping at various quilt stores on Aug. 23rd. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for details.
Special note:
Hockley Community Center is closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Advance registration for special activities is typically requested. An adult must accompany and remain with anyone under the age of 18 visiting the center. The Hockley Community Center is part of the Harris County Precinct Three Recreation Complex at 28515 Old Washington Road in Hockley. A calendar of events is available at the Harris County Precinct Three website at www.pct3.com. For more information, call (936) 931-5030.
Hockley Community Center Special Events!
Hockley Community Center Presents
Special Events Summer 2018
In addition to regularly scheduled activities – knitting, crocheting, quilting, oil painting, yoga, stretching, exercise classes, cards and dominoes – Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack’s Hockley Community Center is now offering the following upcoming events and activities:
Curiosity Cruiser Visit
The all new Curiosity Cruiser bookmobile is visiting Hockley Community Center on June 11th from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. An initiative of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, the Cruiser carries not only books, but also a 3-D printer, robotics programs, LEGO animation, and STEM resources. Children visiting the bookmobile will receive a free book. Please call (936) 931-5030 to sign up to be on board this modern library on wheels.
Father’s Day Crafts
On June 11th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. children can make surprises for Dad such as a coupon holder, a photo display, or a Hide-a-Safe. A craft class on June 13th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. is all about Father’s Day wheel cards and banners. Call (936) 931-5030 for details and to register.
2nd Monday ‘42’
Everyone who enjoys a good game of ‘42’ Dominoes is invited to join our monthly evening group for fun and potluck dinner on the second Monday of the month from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Upcoming dates for this activity are June 11th and July 9th. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.
Fun with Fabrics: Thinking Outside the Box
Award-winning quilter Dorothy Yeats is offering a special class to children on June 14th from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. She will introduce participants to working with fabrics using scraps, cardboard squares, and hoops to make one of a kind wall hangings. Children must be able to use scissors safely. Call (936) 931-5030 for more details and to sign up your child.
Father’s Day Fun with Cars and Trucks
Seniors will celebrate Father’s Day during Covered Dish Luncheon and Game Time on June 15th. Bring pictures, stories, or the real vehicle of your choice. So far, a 1967 Camaro (Frank Tarbert), a 1957 Chevy Truck (Carl Glass), a 1994 M35A3 2 ½ ton Army truck (Mike Coco), a 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro (Bob Howard) and weather permitting a 1932 Ford Roadster (Mike Boyd) will be showcased. Watch for other surprises from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you would like to share your car or truck please let us know. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information. Sign-up is requested.
Bingo for Children
Volunteer Bingo caller Delores Rasmusson is inviting children to try their luck at this fun game of numbers on June 18th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Ice cream, popcorn, and lemonade will be offered at break time. More Bingo sessions will be on July 2nd, 16th, and 30th at the same time. Call (936)931-5030 to register.
Tissue Paper Craft
Join other young crafters age five and up to create fun and colorful artwork with dimension on June 20th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Please bring school glue. All other supplies will be provided. Limited work spaces are available. Please (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
Share and Sample: Fruit and Vegetable Dishes
On June 25th from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. everyone is invited to share foods that have fruits and vegetables as the main ingredients. Also bring your recipe for sharing. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.
Children’s Book Club
Children of all ages are invited to share what books they are reading this summer, what they liked about a book, and what they did not. The book club will meet June 25th from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., July 10th from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., July 26th from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., and Aug. 8th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.
Marble Chutes Craft Class
Children ages seven and up are invited to craft and play with marble chutes of their own design on June 27th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Work space is limited. Please call (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
History Discussion Group
A monthly discussion group is uncovering history using books, magazines, and movies on June 28th and July 26th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. All are invited to join and decide which topics to talk about during future meetings. Call (936) 931-5030 to register.
Ocean Craft Night
On July 9th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. children can make creatures from the sea. Call (936) 931-5030 for details and to register.
Stickers and Stories
Who can tell the best stories based on stickers that someone else picks and puts on a sheet of paper for you? July 12th from 11 a.m. until noon. Please bring your imagination. Activity space is limited. Please call (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
Water Crafts and Experiments
On July 18th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. children can explore wicking color, creating a rainbow, bleeding art, and other uses of water for experiments and artistic designs. Call (936) 931-5030 for details and to register.
Painting with a Twist
Children will be given a picture to paint and make their own on July 25th from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Please bring a watercolor set and a set of paint brushes. All other supplies will be provided. Limited work spaces are available. Please (936) 931-5030 to sign up.
Wisdom, Power, Control: You’ve Got the Power to Manage Your Diabetes
Texas A&M AgriLife is offering a series of four classes to individuals with diabetes and prediabetes, caregivers, and loved ones at Hockley Community Center. These will be on Aug. 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sessions include goal setting, videos, and engaging group activities to empower individuals to better control their blood sugar. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for details.
Senior Bus Trip to Bryan / College Station
Join other seniors for a fun and informative day in the College Station area on August 16th. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for details.
Senior Bus Trip: Quilt Shop Hop
Are you a quilter? Join other seniors for a busy day of travel and shopping at various quilt stores on Aug. 23rd. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for details.
Special note:
Hockley Community Center is closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Advance registration for special activities is typically requested. An adult must accompany and remain with anyone under the age of 18 visiting the center. The Hockley Community Center is part of the Harris County Precinct Three Recreation Complex at 28515 Old Washington Road in Hockley. A calendar of events is available at the Harris County Precinct Three website at www.pct3.com. For more information, call (936) 931-5030.